Cultural Services Officer
Core
Support the delivery of First Nations programs to ensure residents and clients remain connected to their culture and country, providing advocacy and mentoring to staff for culturally safe care.
Role type
Cultural Services Officer (First Nations)
Builds
Culturally safe aged care and community services for First Nations residents
Domain
Aged care / Indigenous community services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity, knowledge of Top End or Central Australia, local language proficiency, cultural sensitivity, ability to work autonomously
Preferred skills
Prior experience in not-for-profit environment supporting First Nations
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Educate staff on culturally safe language and mannerisms; conduct cultural activities (music, painting, traditional foods); advocate for residents and families; mentor staff on cultural needs; support staff orientation
Seniority
Individual Contributor